On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Prezi is a cloud-based presentation application. With a Prezi account, you can create and share presentations, and even work on them collaboratively with other members, all from your browser of choice. Sharing is as easy as adding another member's email address when changing privacy options after creating a new presentation, and each collaborator then has access in their account to the same presentation, which can be worked on simultaneously or individually. Each presentation is stored in the cloud, so as long as you know your account details, you can work on them or view them anywhere that has internet access.
Prezi is has a variety of different choices for user accounts, which are split into personal and Edu accounts. Personal accounts start with a free public version, and can be upgraded to Enjoy, Pro, and Teams accounts at varying rates. Edu accounts start with a free Enjoy version, and can be upgraded to a paid Pro and Teams account as well. Free accounts have limited options, but every account type is ad-free
Prezi does not have different sections available for students and teachers; the only difference lies in the Edu account type which allows prezi's to be viewed privately. Regardless, it is absolutely appropriate for both schools and students, as it is simply an alternative to using PowerPoint or any other presentation software. Student's from Grade 3 and up would most likely be capable of creating prezi's.
Educational Uses of Site
Prezi can be used as a replacement any time a student or teacher would make a presentation. Given the cloud-based nature of it, I would only recommend using it as a full replacement for PowerPoint or other "offline" presentation tool in school districts where internet access is readily available on a day-to-day basis.
Review of Site
When PowerPoint first hit our computers many years ago, it was an interesting way to make lessons and presentations that helped to grab the attention of the audience. However, in the years since its creation and heavy adoption, it feels like it's used more as a crutch for bad presentations then a tool used for making good ones. Left in the hands of someone who doesn't know the ins and outs of PowerPoint, their presentations feel like they're from a pre-Web 2.0 era.
I think that Prezi is a much needed alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint. Prezi presentations are easy to create, and nearly always look impressive. Rather than designing a series of disjointed slides, prezi's are made on one giant canvas. The user chooses from a template or starts from scratch, and begins designing. All the tools you could need are displayed right at the top of the screen, focusing more on displaying minimal design tools to the option-heavy ribbons of PowerPoint. Because Prezi is cloud based, work is constantly saved, and inserting images and videos from the web is extremely easy. I highly recommend taking an old PowerPoint presentation and recreating it using Prezi if you want to take it for a test drive to see what's possible.
Unit 6.2A Assignment
On the class wiki site, post your favorite new Web 2.0 tool that has not been covered in detail in this class that you have discovered in this course or elsewhere. List the URL, what the tool is, and why you find it useful using the wiki template page. No duplication allowed-each page must be an original new tool. This can be done after reviewing the Unit 9 material, which covers more Web 2.0 resources.
Student Name:
Michael OstrumTitle of Site:
PreziURL:
http://prezi.com/Description of Site:
Prezi is a cloud-based presentation application. With a Prezi account, you can create and share presentations, and even work on them collaboratively with other members, all from your browser of choice. Sharing is as easy as adding another member's email address when changing privacy options after creating a new presentation, and each collaborator then has access in their account to the same presentation, which can be worked on simultaneously or individually. Each presentation is stored in the cloud, so as long as you know your account details, you can work on them or view them anywhere that has internet access.Prezi is has a variety of different choices for user accounts, which are split into personal and Edu accounts. Personal accounts start with a free public version, and can be upgraded to Enjoy, Pro, and Teams accounts at varying rates. Edu accounts start with a free Enjoy version, and can be upgraded to a paid Pro and Teams account as well. Free accounts have limited options, but every account type is ad-free
Prezi does not have different sections available for students and teachers; the only difference lies in the Edu account type which allows prezi's to be viewed privately. Regardless, it is absolutely appropriate for both schools and students, as it is simply an alternative to using PowerPoint or any other presentation software. Student's from Grade 3 and up would most likely be capable of creating prezi's.
Educational Uses of Site
Prezi can be used as a replacement any time a student or teacher would make a presentation. Given the cloud-based nature of it, I would only recommend using it as a full replacement for PowerPoint or other "offline" presentation tool in school districts where internet access is readily available on a day-to-day basis.Review of Site
When PowerPoint first hit our computers many years ago, it was an interesting way to make lessons and presentations that helped to grab the attention of the audience. However, in the years since its creation and heavy adoption, it feels like it's used more as a crutch for bad presentations then a tool used for making good ones. Left in the hands of someone who doesn't know the ins and outs of PowerPoint, their presentations feel like they're from a pre-Web 2.0 era.I think that Prezi is a much needed alternative to Microsoft PowerPoint. Prezi presentations are easy to create, and nearly always look impressive. Rather than designing a series of disjointed slides, prezi's are made on one giant canvas. The user chooses from a template or starts from scratch, and begins designing. All the tools you could need are displayed right at the top of the screen, focusing more on displaying minimal design tools to the option-heavy ribbons of PowerPoint. Because Prezi is cloud based, work is constantly saved, and inserting images and videos from the web is extremely easy. I highly recommend taking an old PowerPoint presentation and recreating it using Prezi if you want to take it for a test drive to see what's possible.